OREGON, Ill.— As people age, they face various challenges affecting their cognitive abilities, social participation, and overall health. Addressing these issues requires a holistic approach that includes healthcare, social support, and financial planning to ensure a dignified and fulfilling life.
University of Illinois Extension offers free viewing sessions, plus time for questions in Ogle County. The Lessons for Living is a free online series of one-hour sessions designed to empower adults of all ages with practical, easy-to-understand guidance for living an inspiring, healthy, and fulfilling life. All sessions require registration.
"The Lessons for Living series encompasses a diverse array of subjects designed to strengthen essential life skills across all age groups, including areas such as nutrition, financial literacy, personal health, and everyday wellness," says Cheri Burcham, Extension educator. "This initiative reflects Illinois Extension's ongoing commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality educational resources that enrich the lives of individuals and communities."
Event Details
- Gardening on a Budget
Learn how to start a container garden that nourishes your body and wallet at the Mount Morris Senior & Community Center, 9 E Front St, Mount Morris, IL, 61054. Call the center to register at 815-734-6335. This program is also offered at the Oregon Public Library, 300 Jefferson St, Oregon, IL, 61061. To register, call the library at 815-732-2724.
April 14 at 10 a.m. - Fur Real Companionship
Explore the healing power of companionship, even if you can't care for a pet yourself, at the Mount Morris Senior & Community Center, 9 E Front St, Mount Morris, IL, 61054.
May 14 at 10 a.m., call the center to register at 815-734-6335. - Become a Dementia Friend
Learn simple, powerful ways to support those with dementia in your community at the Mount Morris Senior & Community Center, 9 E Front St, Mount Morris, IL, 61054
June 9 at 2 p.m., call the center to register at 815-734-6335. - What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety
Discover how to decode food labels, bust myths, and take control of your plate at the Mount Morris Senior & Community Center, 9 E Front St, Mount Morris, IL, 61054
Aug. 11 at 2 p.m., call the center to register at 815-734-6335. - Fur Real Companionship
Explore the healing power of companionship, even if you can't care for a pet yourself, at the Byron Public Library, 100 S Washington St, Byron, IL, 61010.
Oct. 13 at 2 p.m., call the library to register at 815-234-5107.
Participation is free, but registration is required.
For more information or if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact Program Coordinator Jan Saglier at jsaglier@illinois.edu or by phone at 815-544-3710. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through five program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, health and community wellness, and natural resources, environment, and energy.